According to the attribute model of semantic memory, which of the following is a defining attribute of a dog?

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Defining attributes are those essential characteristics that something must have in order to belong to a particular category. While dogs often have fur, four legs, and sometimes a pointy face, none of these attributes are exclusively defining of a dog, as there are exceptions (e.g., hairless dog breeds, dogs with three legs due to injury or birth defects, and dogs with flat faces like pugs). Therefore, none of the options listed are defining attributes that apply to all dogs without exception.

According to the Attribute Model of Semantic Memory, Which of the Following